The 2026-27 Columbus Blue Jackets schedule has been released. What to look for.
The NHL has released the schedule for the Columbus Blue Jackets 2026-27 season.
Let's take a look at the specifics.
This year's NHL schedule will feature 84 games. Per the league, "This change allows the league to establish a more balanced scheduling matrix where every team plays its division rivals exactly four times."
The exact breakdown of how a team's 84-game regular season is structured includes:
- Divisional Games (28 games): 4 games against each of the other 7 teams in your own division (2 home, 2 away).
- Conference Games (24 games): 3 games against each of the 8 teams in the other division within your same conference (alternating home/away balance yearly).
- Inter-Conference Games (32 games): 2 games against all 16 teams from the opposing conference (1 home, 1 away), ensuring every team visits every arena at least once per year.
Important Dates for the CBJ
- October 1, 2026 - Home Opener/Season Opener against the Buffalo Sabres
- CBJ play 7 of first 9 games at home.
- 12 Saturday home games.
- 2 Sunday Home Games.
- 13 back-to-backs. 5-game homestand in February and March, which is a season high.
- Multiple 4 game road trips will be the longest road trips.
Signature NHL Events
- 2026 Heritage Classic: Oct. 25, 2026 (Winnipeg Jets host Montreal Canadiens).
- 2027 Winter Classic: Dec. 31, 2026 (Utah Mammoth host Colorado Avalanche).
- 2027 Stadium Series: Feb. 20, 2027 (Dallas Stars host Vegas Golden Knights).
International Games
- Helsinki, Finland: Seattle Kraken vs. Carolina Hurricanes (Nov. 12 & 14, 2026).
- Düsseldorf, Germany: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Ottawa Senators (Dec. 18 & 20, 2026).
The CBJ still have lots of business to take care of from now until October 1st. Don Waddell has players to sign and a farm team to stock.
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